Stomach examinations using barium sulfate have some degree of risk for patients who are
A)sedated.
B)mentally disabled.
C)potentially hypovolemic.
D)all of the above.

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Sedated patients should not undergo upper gastrointestinal examinations because the swallowing reflex is diminished,which greatly increases the risk of aspiration.Aspiration is also a risk for mentally disabled patients and persons with altered mental status.Patients who are dehydrated are also at risk because barium tends to draw fluids from the colon wall and further deplete a patient's blood volume.

Stomach Examinations Using Barium Sulfate Have Some Degree of Risk